When the World Racers were preparing for their trip they were repeatedly and frequently told not to have expectations. No expectations of what training camp would be like, or what ministry would entail. No thought about how traveling would look, or if the accommodations would be inside or out. Preconceived ideas can be a hindrance. … Continue reading Great Expectations?
Author: michellegunnin
I Was Madly In Love
I was madly in love. It was the newlywed kind of love without much wisdom, but all of the excitement of the future laid out in front of us. After dating our way through college, Bill and I had married and spent our first year finding our way through life together. We were best friends … Continue reading I Was Madly In Love
Light Up the Night
A rewrite of a previous blog for a speech at Relay for Life in Highlands NC... When I had cancer I never dreamed that one day I would inspire others. It just never entered my mind. In fact, I am still uncomfortable with standing up and speaking, yet I feel my journey can help others … Continue reading Light Up the Night
Begin at the Beginning
I went to Nashville a week or so ago. While I was there moving my son to a new place, and checking out a school for my other son I did a bit of reminiscing. For some reason they didn’t know that Bill and I lived just outside of Nashville over 20 years ago. I … Continue reading Begin at the Beginning
I Have A Problem
Hi. My name is Michelle and I have a problem. I am a paperholic. This is my first time at SSA (school supplies anonymous) and I want to share my story. It all started harmlessly when I was a young girl. My first time was simple note cards. Flowers decorated the front of each card … Continue reading I Have A Problem
A Love Letter to My Body
I read a blog by Sarah Bessey entitled In Which I Write a Love Letter to my Own Body. You can find it on Sarah Bessey .com It was such a powerful letter that I decided to write one of my own even though the article requesting women do so is over a year old. … Continue reading A Love Letter to My Body
Blind Faith
I have had many blind faith moments over the course of my life…moments when I could not see the outcome of a circumstance, and I had to just trust God in some way or another. There was no rational explanation for how I was going to survive, my only option was to believe the promises … Continue reading Blind Faith
Fanning Hope’s Flame
What is it about seeing my World Racer’s face on a computer screen and hearing her voice that stills my heart? It’s not like I talked to her every day when she was living away from home before. We might check in once a week or so by phone. I did not feel the need … Continue reading Fanning Hope’s Flame
Fog or Mist?
Have you ever taken notice of the differences between fog and mist? I hadn’t paid much attention to it either…clouds are clouds right? Last night, I cruised down some back roads. It was dark, but clear overhead thanks to the storms that had made their way through and cleansed the air. The temperature light on … Continue reading Fog or Mist?
Soaking in Summer
What is it about having the sun on your face? Not the so-hot-you-are -drowning-in-sweat sun…no. This is the kind that warms slowly and seeps deeper than your skin, into your spirit and infuses you with hope. Just the sensation of it breaks through foggy, wet days and causes positive thoughts to flow. It reveals freckles, … Continue reading Soaking in Summer
Michelle's Mosaic 